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Scott I fish the lower Delaware (big water) average depth 40 feet and over 150 yds. wide. I use different heads made from Cortland lead core and Cortland braided mono and have no problem getting those flies down. no need for jig style flies then. I use an 8 wt. rod most times.

sandfly/bob
N.J.B.B.A. #2215
I did not escape.....they gave me a day pass!
from the outer edge of nowhere
fly tying and fishing ghillie..

Scott I fish the lower Delaware (big water) average depth 40 feet and over 150 yds. wide. I use different heads made from Cortland lead core and Cortland braided mono and have no problem getting those flies down. no need for jig style flies then. I use an 8 wt. rod most times.

Bob,

Problem is, a majority of the shad we see are the smaller hickories; an 8wt would be a bit much for them. I'll see what I can do with some LC13 I have; I could also add some non-tox wire to the hook shank to start the flies..